Quick summary
- Seth Rogen and his wife, Lauren Miller Rogen, run the Alzheimer’s charity Hilarity for Charity (HFC), founded in 2012.
- Its 2025 annual report records 4.4 million people reached through programmes, events and its online community, according to The Times of India.
- The charity awarded 200 respite care grants in 2025, covering 26,000 hours of care.
- It also paid out 18 emergency grants worth more than $43,000 after disasters including the Los Angeles wildfires.
Seth Rogen’s charity work with his wife has drawn fresh attention after its 2025 annual report put the reach of Hilarity for Charity at 4.4 million people, according to The Times of India. The organisation supports families affected by Alzheimer’s disease, and the report covers caregiver relief, support groups and education.
How Hilarity for Charity began
The charity grew out of a family diagnosis. Lauren Miller Rogen’s mother, Adele Miller, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, and the couple set up Hilarity for Charity in 2012. The Times of India reports that they used comedy and entertainment to draw attention to a condition that affects patients and the people who look after them.
Seth Rogen’s public profile helped bring in audiences, while Lauren became closely involved in shaping the work. Over time the charity moved beyond fundraising events into practical help for caregivers, education and support for brain health research.
Respite grants and emergency aid
A central part of the work is the Caregiver Respite Grant Programme, which gives family members money to arrange care so they can take a break without leaving a loved one unsupported. In 2025, the report says, HFC awarded 200 of these grants, representing 26,000 hours of care. Its headline figures also list more than 550,000 hours of in-home care relief awarded through the programme. The two numbers are separate measures: the 26,000 hours relate only to grants made during the year.
The charity also handed out 18 emergency grants worth more than $43,000. According to the report, that help followed events such as the Los Angeles wildfires and flooding in North Carolina, which added further disruption for families already dealing with dementia. HFC named its partnership with the Judy Jane Foundation as part of that response.
Support groups for caregivers
Money is only one part of the offer. In 2025, about 500 caregivers took part in 37 weekly support groups, the report says. Some groups were set aside for particular communities, including Black, Indigenous and people of colour caregivers, bereaved caregivers, LGBTQIA+ families and Spanish-speaking participants. Others were for people caring for someone with frontotemporal dementia.
Around 300 more caregivers joined more than 70 Caregiver Community Lounges, which covered different parts of caregiving and let people swap information. HFC has also begun extending its respite work into adult day services and support for professional caregivers.
Education for younger audiences
The charity’s online learning platform, HFCUniverse, introduces high school and college students to brain health, Alzheimer’s disease and prevention. It is free and self-paced, and it mixes scientific information with entertainment. The Times of India’s report was cut off in the copy we read, so further figures on the platform are not included here.
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What happens next
The report points to growth in adult day services and professional caregiver support. No new fundraising dates or events were named in the source we read, so check the charity’s own channels for upcoming programmes.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hilarity for Charity?
It is an Alzheimer’s charity founded in 2012 by Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen after her mother was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. It offers caregiver support, education and funding for brain health research.
How many people did it reach in 2025?
Its 2025 annual report records 4.4 million people reached through programmes, events and its online community, according to The Times of India.
What is a respite care grant?
It is financial help that lets a family caregiver pay for care so they can take a break. HFC awarded 200 such grants in 2025, covering 26,000 hours.
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